H.R. 2405 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence Day for administering oaths of allegiance to legal immigrants whose applications for naturalization have been approved.
Detailed Summary
Proud to Be an American Citizen Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to make funds available annually to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or to approved public or private nonprofit entities to support public ceremonies for administering oaths of allegiance to naturalizing legal immigrants.
States that such ceremonies shall: (1) be held on a date that is on or near Independence Day; and (2) include appropriate outreach, ceremonial, and celebratory activities.
Specifies: (1) ceremony fund limits ($5,000); and (2) permitted fund uses.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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